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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,666.92, 61,627.22 and 27,683.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,666.92, 61,627.22 and 27,683.64 is: 38,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,666.92 : 61,627.22 = 27,683.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,666.92/61,627.22 = 27,683.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,666.92x = 61,627.22 × 27,683.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,666.92x = 1,706,065,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,065,772.68/44,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,195.29

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